East Maine Sd 63, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on East Maine Sd 63

East Maine School District 63 serves a suburban area in Cook County through a system of several elementary schools and one middle school, educating students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The district's enrollment spans a range of grade levels, with substantial representation across all age groups served.

The student body is notably diverse. Asian students make up roughly a third of enrollment, with Hispanic students representing a solid share as well. White students comprise about a third, and there is also a meaningful population of students identifying as two or more races. Black students and other groups are present in smaller numbers. The district does not currently publish data on students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, nor does it break out the count of English learners or students receiving special education services, so a prospective family cannot assess the full economic or needs profile from these figures alone.

In math, the district shows broad but modest proficiency. Third grade performs better than higher grades, with roughly two-fifths of students reaching proficient or above. From fourth through eighth grade, performance dips to the mid-to-upper thirties in terms of the share of students meeting proficiency standards, with a slight uptick in seventh grade. Reading and language arts tells a different story. In grades three and four, proficiency sits in the low forties. Starting in fifth grade, reading performance strengthens noticeably, climbing to above half in sixth and seventh grades and reaching above half in eighth grade as well. In science, the district tested fifth and eighth grades. Fifth-grade science proficiency is around two-fifths; eighth-grade science is notably stronger at above half. The gap between early elementary math performance and later-grade math performance, paired with stronger reading and science outcomes in the upper grades, suggests the district may be stronger in language and conceptual reasoning than in mathematics computation and reasoning across the board.

Against the larger universe of Cook County school districts, East Maine's overall proficiency index sits below the median. The district's chronic absenteeism rate is also positioned below the midpoint of county districts, meaning absenteeism is higher than the typical district in the region. On the spending side, the district's per-pupil current expenditure lands in the middle range on the lower half, indicating moderate but not generous resource allocation.

The community surrounding the district spans several neighborhoods, including Des Plaines, Glenview, Morton Grove, Park Ridge, and Niles. Home values across the district's service area fall in a moderate range for the suburban Chicago market, reflecting mixed-income residential character. Rental housing is also available and typically costs considerably less per month than a mortgage would, though monthly rents are rising. The broader Cook County housing market shows ample inventory at present, with median days on market in the mid-thirties, a shift from tighter conditions earlier in the cycle.

The district is currently undertaking a significant capital discussion. A bond referendum is being weighed for the November 2026 ballot to fund renovations to aging school buildings; most structures in the system are several decades old, with the exception of an Early Learning Center completed in 2020. If approved, the referendum would directly increase property tax obligations for homeowners, a lasting cost tied to the location and household. This represents a concrete material change families should understand and monitor, as it affects both the district's capital readiness and household finances. The district completed a Master Plan several years ago that included the opening of the new Early Learning Center, full-day kindergarten expansion, and relocation of all sixth graders to the middle school building, changes that remain in effect and shape the current enrollment pattern and facility use across the district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,648

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 22%

Black 5%

White 30%

Asian 31%

Two+ 11%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

32%

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Gr 4

30%

—

Gr 5

43%

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Gr 6

48%

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Gr 7

48%

—

Gr 8

48%

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Math

Gr 3

37%

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Gr 4

28%

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Gr 5

27%

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Gr 6

27%

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Gr 7

31%

—

Gr 8

24%

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Science

Gr 5

30%

—

Gr 8

48%

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Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

Apollo Elem School

Mark Twain Elem School

Gemini Middle School

V H Nelson Elem School

Washington Elem School

Melzer School

Early Learning Center

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

47%

Grade 3

36%

Grade 4

37%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 6

41%

Grade 7

33%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

41%

Grade 4

53%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

57%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

41%

Grade 5

56%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$421,344

Year-over-year change+6.4%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$325K to $617K

vs. state typical1.45x

vs. national typical1.14x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60714	Niles	$405K	+6.4%	43.4%
60016	Des Plaines	$325K	+5.2%	25.4%
60053	Morton Grove	$437K	+7.1%	15.7%
60025	Glenview	$617K	+7.9%	12.3%
60068	Park Ridge	$577K	+7.5%	3.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,454/mo

Year-over-year change+8.0%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$2,061 to $2,753/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60714	Niles	$2,617	—	43.4%
60016	Des Plaines	$2,061	+3.1%	25.4%
60053	Morton Grove	$2,438	+16.5%	15.7%
60025	Glenview	$2,636	+7.0%	12.3%
60068	Park Ridge	$2,753	—	3.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,126/mo

Home price / national median income5.0x

Annual rent / national median income35.2%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$328/mo

Market Activity: Cook County

Median listing price$349,900

Median listing price YoY+1.4%

Median price per sq ft$235

Median days on market35.5 days

Median days on market YoY+7.6%

Active listings6,653

Active listings YoY-16.6%

New listings4,792

New listings YoY-15.3%

Pending listings6,887

Pending listings YoY-3.4%

Hotness: median listing price$332,000

Hotness: median listing price YoY-0.9%

Supply score87.3

Supply score YoY-0.1%

Demand score39.6

Demand score YoY+4.9%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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